Molefi Kete Asante - 'The Negro Speaks of Rivers' by Langston Hughes

The video features a transcript of Langston Hughes reading his poem 'The Negro Speaks of Rivers' at UCLA in 1967, one of his last public readings. The poem explores the deep connection between the speaker's soul and ancient rivers, using vivid imagery and historical references to convey themes of heritage and timelessness.

Where did the speaker have the opportunity to listen to Langston Hughes read his poetry?

• UCLA

• Harvard University

• Stanford University

• New York University

What is the title of the poem read by Langston Hughes in the transcript?

• Dreams

• Mother to Son

• The Weary Blues

• The Negro Speaks of Rivers

Which river is mentioned in the poem as being associated with the construction of the pyramids?

• Amazon

• Nile

• Yangtze

• Ganges

Which river is described as having a 'muddy bosom' that turns golden in the sunset?

• Volga

• Mississippi

• Danube

• Thames

What does the speaker claim has grown deep like the rivers?

• His dreams

• His soul

• His knowledge

• His heart